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UrduChildren born to women who underwent gastric bypass surgery before becoming pregnant had a lower risk of major birth defects than children born to women who had severe obesity at the start of their pregnancy. That’s according to a matched…
Tag: EATING DISORDERS/OBESITY
Type 2 diabetes and obesity could be treated by new, less invasive procedure
New research from King’s College London published in EBioMedicine , has found that a newly tested medical device, called Sleeveballoon, mimics the effects of traditional bariatric surgery in rodents and produces impressive results on body weight, fatty liver and diabetes…
Daily consumption of sweets, cakes and unhealthy foods associated with acne, study reveals
(MADRID, 12 October, 2019) Poor dietary habits, increased stress and harsh skincare routines are among the most significant factors associated with acne, a new study has found. The research presented today at the 28th EADV Congress in Madrid, evaluated the…
Severity of psoriasis related to the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(MADRID, 10 October, 2019) New results from a prospective, 12-month study indicate that the severity of psoriasis is associated with the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Patients with psoriasis and NAFLD had more severe hepatic damage, if they…
Diabetes-Alzheimer’s link explored at Neuroscience 2019
Live-streamed press conference offers breaking research
Asthma changes obesity rate in black female teens living in disadvantaged neighborhoods
New Orleans, LA – A first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at LSU Health New Orleans Schools of Public Health and Medicine found that asthma may protect against obesity among African American female adolescents living in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The findings are…
Father’s obesity in puberty doubles the risk of asthma in his future offspring
A Norwegian study shows that boys who are obese in pre-puberty have an over two times higher risk of having children with asthma than those who are not
High-fructose and high-fat diet damages liver mitochondria, study finds
Increases fatty-liver disease risk and metabolic syndrome
Food insecurity in young adults raises risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma
Stress, fasting-binging, calorie-dense eating may lead to inflammation and insulin resistance, UCSF-led study shows
Type 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss, say researchers
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, according to a study led by the University of…
Researchers find shorter sleep periods associated with obesity in African Americans
Minority groups susceptible to becoming overweight or obese not included in earlier studies, according to authors in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Treating adolescent obesity: The evidence behind behavioral, pharmacological, and weight loss surgery options
SILVER SPRING, Md.–As rates of adolescent obesity continue to rise, choice of treatment needs to be guided by the severity of obesity, psychosocial factors, comorbidities and patient’s age and pubertal status, according to a new paper published online in the…
Survey of truck drivers finds many suffer from sleep-related breathing disorders
Madrid, Spain: A survey of 905 Italian truck drivers has shown that approximately half suffer from at least one sleep-related breathing problem that potentially can cause drivers to fall asleep at the wheel. In a presentation at the European Respiratory…
Obesity epidemic results in NAFLD becoming most common cause of liver disease in Europe
World’s leading experts gather in Seville to discuss the fastest growing health epidemic in Europe now affecting 1 in 4 people
EBook series, ‘Anti-Obesity Drug Discovery and Development’, indexed in Scopus
‘Anti-Obesity Drug Discovery and Development’, book series published by Bentham eBooks, has been accepted for inclusion in Scopus. Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature including scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. Obesity is a complex…
Fat mass index, not BMI, associated with cardiovascular events in people with diabetes
In people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, according to new research in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ). Heart disease is a major cause of…
Cleveland Clinic, LSU’s Pennington Biomedical to host Cleveland Clinic’s Obesity Summit
Summit focuses on innovative solutions and strategies for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease management
Deeper understanding of early life experiences can help combat chronic obesity and frequent bingeing
New research published in Heliyon uses a schema therapy model and framework to develop more effective long-term interventions
Study shows the importance of when adolescents sleep to obesity and cardiometabolic health
BOSTON – A new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and Harvard Medical School has found that adolescent sleep timing preferences and patterns should be considered risk factors for obesity and cardiometabolic health, and that…
Social isolation derails brain development in mice
Brain and behavior impairments observed in loner adolescent mice
Microbial profile to support growing field of human gut research
George Washington University researchers publish comprehensive list of the types and ratios of micro
As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image
The scent of a lemon could help people feel better about their body image, new findings from University of Sussex research has revealed. In a new study from the university’s Sussex Computer-Human Interaction (SCHI) Lab, people feel thinner and lighter…
Obesity and psychosocial well-being among patients with cancer
In a study published in Psycho-Oncology , excess weight was linked with poorer psychosocial health among older adults diagnosed with breast cancer or prostate cancer. The association was not seen in older patients with colon cancer, however. In the study…
Weight change and bone health in older adults with obesity
Weight loss in older adults is accompanied by loss in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of bone fracture. A new study published in Obesity found that loss of hip BMD persists in the year following a weight…
Genetic factors influencing adult obesity take effect in early childhood
Body mass index (BMI) in infants, children and adults is influenced by different genetic factors that change as we age, according to a major new study. An international consortium of researchers, led by scientists at Imperial College London, the University…
Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stress
Many people have experienced stressful situations that trigger a particular mood and also change certain feelings toward food. An international team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine looked into the possibility of crosstalk between eating and mood and…
WSU study to examine health benefits of outdoor preschools
SEATTLE, Wash. – As preschoolers across the nation head into classroom buildings for the start of the school year, more than 300 Seattle area children enrolled in the Tiny Trees Preschool will get to spend their time learning outside–rain or…
Total heart disease deaths on the rise
Majority of these deaths are preventable, study authors say
From cradle to grave: postnatal overnutrition linked to aging
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found a new answer to an old question: how can overnutrition during infancy lead to long-lasting health problems such as diabetes? The report, published today in the journal Environmental Epigenetics , focuses on…
New center to address health disparities in inland Southern California
Five-year, $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help launch Center for Heal